The concrete ‘House of Culture’ was built on a hill, on a former stone quarry. The situation contributed to the majesty of the structure. The most striking detail of the design is the curved roof. The inclined façade resembles an athletic complex. The building was conceived directly after the period of constructing the convent of La Tourette, and some similar architectural elements are recognized: the Corbusier theme of the architectural sequence through a series of spaces, and the way rooms are illuminated. Together with this Cultural Centre, the nearby church Saint-Pierre and sports stadium form an entire Corbusier complex.Constructed between 1961 and 1965, this was the first completed part of the arts and sports centre intended to complement the new neighbourhood of Firminy-Vert, which was launched in 1954. The only arts building completed by Le Corbusier in Europe, it is an outstanding work of art, with its daring architectural form, its curved roof, its slim profile overhanging the cliff, and its façade with undulating glass panels, the Maison de la Culture arts centre is the only building on this site constructed during Le Corbusier's lifetime, between 1960 and 1965. It has been a Listed Historic Monument since 1984. This living heritage of the 20th Century pushes back the technical boundaries of architecture.
A Le Corbusier Art Work captured in off-shutter concrete at the Maison de la Culture arts centre in Firminy, France
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